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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Implementing Operation Greens Scheme
The Ministry has been implementing scheme of Operation Greens since November, 2018 for integrated value chain development of Tomato, Onion and Potato crops in the selected clusters.The scheme has two components i.e. Long Term Strategy i.e. Value Chain Development Projects and Short Term Strategy i.e. Price Stabilization Measures through grant of transportation/storage subsidy.
Being a demand driven scheme, projects are sanctioned on the basis of response received from the industry. Since its inception,six  value chain development projects have been sanctioned and initiated with total project cost of Rs.363.30 crore; Grant-in-aid sanctioned of Rs.136.82 crore; Processing capacity 3.34 Lakh MT and PreservationCapacity of 46,380 MT.
The Ministry has conducted regular stakeholder’sconsultations to discuss the challenges faced for setting up of projects under the scheme and accordingly, necessary corrective measures have been taken from time to time to resolve the issues.
Under the short term measures of the scheme, provision of transportation/storage subsidy is available for notified crops during glut situation for eligible entities including Farmers.Total subsidy of Rs.84.73 crore has been disbursed under the scheme which has benefitted eligible entities including farmers across India.
The scope of short term measures originally applicable to Tomato, Onion and Potato crops were expanded to 41 notified fruits & vegetables w.e.f. June, 2020 as a part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Package.
Further, in pursuance to Budget Announcement 2021-22, the scope of long term strategy i.e. Value Chain Development Projects was expanded from TOP crops to 22 perishables which include 10 fruits, 11 vegetables  and 1 marine product i.e. Shrimp.
State-wise budget allocation is not done under the scheme. The details of year-wise budget allocation and expenditure incurred till date are provided in the table below.

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Financial Year
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Budget Allocation
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Expenditure
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2018-19
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200.00
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5.50
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2019-20
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32.48
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2.84
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2020-21
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38.22
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38.21
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2021-22 9 
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74.50
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60.58
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Total
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345.20
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107.13
As on date, six  projects were sanctioned for TOP crops under the scheme with total project cost of Rs.363.30 crore; Grant-in-aid sanctioned of Rs.136.82 crore; Processing capacity 3.34 Lakh MT and Preservation Capacity of 46,380 MT.
Out of the six  projects, three  projects i.e. one each for TOP crops in the State of Gujarat; two  projects for Onion in Maharashtra and one  project for tomato in Andhra Pradesh have been sanctioned and initiated.
This information was given by Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today
Ministry of Tourism
Impetus to Tourism Sector: Union Minister Shri. G Kishan Reddy Hands Over Cheques, Sanction Letters Under Loan Gurantee Scheme to Tourism Sector Services
Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER, Shri G.Kishan Reddy handed over cheques, sanction letters to the stakeholders who have been granted the loansunder the Loan Guarantee Scheme for COVID Affected Tourism Sector Services at a programme organised by South Region of Ministry of Tourism at Hyderabad on Sunday.
Speaking at the event, the minister said that infrastructure is being developed in the temple town of Bhadrachalam and it would be the last station of the ‘Ramayana Circuit’He also shared that a draft policy on tourism is being worked upon.
The Minister said that Tourism Sector was one of the most adversely affected service sectorsby the Covid -19 pandemic, impacting livelihoods of stakeholders related to Tourism Industry. “In order to mitigate their hardships and to help the stakeholders revive their businesses and livelihoods,Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi wantedto extend financial support in form of credit under the Credit Guarantee Scheme at concessional rates”, he shared.The main beneficiaries would be the Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Tourist Transport Operators and the Regional level Tourist guides recognized by the Ministry of Tourism in addition to the local guides approved by the State governments.
Nearly to about 32 LGSCATSS applicants identified by the South Region office of the Ministry of Tourism received cheques and sanction letters under the loan guarantee scheme in this event today in the city.
Under this scheme, loanup to Rs.10 lakh is being extended to each applicantapproved by the Ministry of Tourism and upto Rs. 1lakh is being extended to each Regional Tourist Guiderecognized by the Ministry of Tourism and Tourist Guides recognized by the State Govt. and Union Territories.
Senior Officials of Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Finance, Tourism Departments of the South India States and Stakeholders of different segments of Tourism Industry participated in this event.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Cleaning of Ganga River
Cleaning of river is a continuous process and Government of India is supplementing the efforts of the State Government in addressing the challenges of pollution in river Ganga and its tributaries by providing financial and technical assistance under NamamiGangeProgramme. Under this programme, a diverse set of interventions for cleaning and rejuvenation of river Ganga has been taken up including waste water treatment, solid waste management, river front management , maintaining continuous flow, rural sanitation, afforestation, biodiversity conservation and Public Participation etc.
Under NamamiGangeProgramme, so far, a total of 353 projects have been sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs.30,458Crore, out of which 178 projects have been completed and made operational. 157 sewerage infrastructure projects from among these have been taken up with a sanctioned cost of Rs. 24,249 Crore for creation & rehabilitation of 4952 MLD of STP capacity and laying of around 5212 KM sewerage network, out of which, 74 projects have been completed resulting in creation & rehabilitation of 1092 MLD of STP capacity and laying of 3752 KM sewerage network.
On the Ganga main stem towns, projects have been taken up to create 3341 MLD sewage treatment capacity against the generation of 2953 MLD . The sewage treatment capacity in main stem towns have increased from 1305 MLD  to 2372 MLD . 42 projects have been taken up in towns located along rivers Yamuna, Kali, Ramganga, Saryu, Gomti, Damodar, Banka, Rispana, Kharkai, Kosi and BurhiGandak.
Development of Ghats & Crematoria works in select cities have been taken up. 61 projects  were sanctioned for construction of 210 ghats and 57 crematoria. Out of these, 173 ghats and 45 crematoria have been completed.
During last three years, 39 projects under NamamiGangeProgramme have been completed. Further, 572 MLD of installed sewage treatment capacity added in the towns along river Ganga main stem.
As per CPCB Water Quality Median data for 2021, the observed water quality of river Ganga indicates that Dissolved Oxygen  which is an indicator of river health has been found to be within acceptable limits of notified primary bathing water quality criteria across all 84 monitoring locations. Other important river health indicators i.e. Biochemical Oxygen Demand  and Faecal Coliform  have also been found to be within acceptable limits of notified primary bathing water quality criteria across 68 monitoring locations  and 33 monitoring locations  respectively. As a result of multi sectoral interventions, the median values of these water quality parameters viz., Dissolved Oxygen , Biochemical Oxygen Demand  and Faecal Coliform  have improved at 40 locations, 41 locations and 21 locations respectively in 2021  as compared to 2014.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, ShriBishweswarTuduin a written reply in LokSabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ceasefire Violations
Immediate and effective retaliation by Indian Army and BSF Personnel is carried out during instances of unprovoked firings and ceasefire violations by Pakistan at Line of Control  and International Border . The number of ceasefire violations/ cross border firings from across the border in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and casualties of BSF personnel in these incidents for last two years and current year  are as under:-
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Year
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Number of ceasefire violations/ cross border firings
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Casualties of BSF personnel
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Martyred
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Injured
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2017
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971
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4
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14
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2018
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2140
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14
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53
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2019

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216
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1
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2
CRPF personnel are not deployed at LoC and IB along Pakistan.
The following measures have been taken by the Government to check ceasefire violations by Pakistan: -
- Proper defence preparedness  is ensured on the International Border.
- BSF regularly interacts with border population situated close to border and educates them not to move in vicinity of areas prone to unprovoked fire without prior information / permission of BSF. Efforts are also made to inform the villagers on occurrence of cross-border firing.
- All violations of ceasefire are taken up with Pakistan authorities at the appropriate levels, through established mechanisms.
- Diplomatically, India has repeatedly emphasized, including at the highest level, the need for Pakistan to uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control  and abide by the ceasefire commitments along the International Border and LC.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH invites public suggestions on inclusion of H-CNG as automotive fuel
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft notification seeking comments and suggestions from the public and all stakeholders for amendment to Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1979 through GSR 461 dated 22nd July 2020 for inclusion of Hydrogen enrichedCNG as an automotive fuel.
This is another step by the Ministry for promotion of Green fuels for automobiles in the Country.
The suggestions or comments in this respect can be sent to the Joint Secretary , Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Transport Bhavan, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001 within thirty days from the date of notification.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to interact with fitness enthusiasts from across the country
Fit India Dialogue being organized on the first anniversary of Fit India Movement
In a unique initiative, Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi will interact with fitness influencers and citizens during a nation-wide online Fit India Dialogue which is being organized to celebrate the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement on September 24, 2020.
The online interaction will see participants sharing anecdotes and tips of their own fitness journey while drawing out guidance from the Prime Minister on his thoughts about fitness and good health. Among those who will participate range from Virat Kohli to Milind Soman to Rujuta Diwekar in addition to other fitness influencers.
In times of Covid-19, fitness has become an even more important aspect of life. This dialogue will see a timely and fruitful conversation on nutrition, wellness and various other aspects on fitness.
Envisioned by Honourable Prime Minister as a People's Movement, the Fit India Dialogue is yet another endeavour to involve citizens of the country to draw out a plan to make India a Fit Nation. The basic tenet on which the Fit India Movement was envisaged, that of involving citizens to imbibe fun, easy and non-expensive ways in which to remain fit and therefore bring about a behavioural change which makes fitness an imperative part of every Indian's life, is being strengthened by this dialogue.
In the past one year, since its launch, various events organised under the aegis of the Fit India Movement have seen enthusiastic participation of people from all walks of life and from across the country. The Fit India Freedom Run, Plog Run, Cyclothon, Fit India Week, Fit India School Certificate and various other programmes have seen a combined organic participation of over 3.5 crore people, making it a true People's Movement.
The Fit India Dialogue, which will see participation of fitness enthusiasts from all over the country, further strengthens the vision that it is the citizens who are to be credited for the success of the nationwide movement.
Anyone can join the Fit India Dialogue over the NIC link, https://pmindiawebcast.nic.in from 11.30 noon on September 24.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Total Recoveries in India surpass 26 lakh
Increasing Recovery Rate is coupled with a consistently falling Case Fatality Rate
A significant feature of India’s management of COVID-19 cases is the growing rate of recovered patients. Higher number of patients are recovering and being discharged from hospitals and home isolation . These recoveries are being achieved because of adherence to the “National Standard Treatment Protocol” by all health facilities across the country as well as by regular daily monitoring of positive cases under home isolation.
The COVID-19 recoveries have crossed 26 lakh today. Recovery of 2,648,998patients has been made possible because of the holistic and strategic policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively & TREATING efficiently in supervised home isolation and facility isolation, and in hospitals.
65,050 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours. The Centre has been regularly interacting with States that are showing higher fatality rates. There is a sharp focus on skilled doctors to man the ICUs. AIIMS New Delhi through its tele-consultation sessions every Tuesday and Friday is building the clinical treatment capabilities and skills of the doctors in the States/UTs. With better ambulance services ensuring reduced response time, focus on Standard of Care and use of non-invasive oxygen, steroids and anti- coagulants, the Recovery Rate has now reached76.47%. As a result, the Case Fatality Rate  has also been low when compared to the global average. It is on a continuous decline and currently stands at 1.81%.
The Recovery Rate of India is following a continuous upward incline whereas the Case Fatality Rate is constantly declining.
The actual case load of the country is the active cases  which is only 21.72%of the total positive cases. They are under active medical supervision. With a consistent and sustained increase in recoveries, the gap between recovered patients and active COVID-19 cases reach nearly 19 lakh.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
LPG Portability Options
Portability option for transfer of LPG connection was launched across the country in 2013. Subsequently, the process of online transfer of connection within same market was made fully automatic for the transfers within the same Oil Marketing Company .
Through this initiative, the consumer is empowered to choose his/her destination distributor online from his registered login without the intervention of his parent distributor. In this process event the Transfer Subscription Voucher  is delivered at customer premises by the destination distributor and it does away for the consumer to physically approach both the distributors with a transfer request. The process of transfer of connection also entails email information to customer on each stage of transfer of connection.
In case of Inter Company Connection Transfer, both parent and destination distributor get advance intimation about consumer’s transfer request with tracking options for customers. However, the Customer needs to visit the parent distributorship for surrendering of LPG equipments as accounting of equipment and security deposit is involved.
OMCs have reported that since the launch of Scheme till 18.6.2019, more than 4.2 lakh consumers have used this option for getting their connection transferred to their preferred/required distributor online under the portability scheme. OMCs have reported that the complaints pertaining to portability scheme are resolved immediately and there are Nil established cases of complaints on portability. OMCs have reported that they have received suggestions on Portability scheme and in March, 2016, the process of online transfer of connection within same market was made fully automatic for the transfers within the OMC thereby doing away with the physical requirement of approaching the distributor with a transfer request. The portability scheme is now available across the country.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
‘PENSION ADALAT’ at divisional Level on 25.07.2023
It is proposed to conduct ‘PENSION ADALAT’ at divisional Level on 25.07.2023 at 11.00 hours by the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chennai City Central Division, Sivagnanam Road, Chennai- 600 017. The pensioners of the following post offices may forward the Complaints/suggestions if any by post, e-mail and Whatsapp positively by 10.07.2023 pertaining to the following offices may please be sent by post,
Email-dochennaicitycentral@indiapost.gov.in and Whatsapp - 9786254257
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1.T.Nagar HPO, Ch- 600 017
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2. T.Nagar North PO, Ch-600 017
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3. T.Nagar South PO, Ch-600 017
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4. Hindi Prachar Sabha PO, Ch-600 017
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5. Mylapore HPO, Ch-600 004.
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6. Mandaveli PO, Ch-600 004
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7. Vivekananda College PO, Ch-600 004
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8. Greames Road PO, Ch- 600 006
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9. Shastri Bhavan PO, Ch-600 006
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10. DPI Complex PO, Ch-600 006
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11. Teynampet West PO, Ch-600 006
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- Nungambakkam MDO, Ch-600 034
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13. Nungambakkam High Rd, Ch-600 034
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14. Loyola College,PO, Ch-600 034
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15. Royapettah PO, Ch- 600 014
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16. Lloyds Estate,PO, Ch-600 014
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17. Pr.Accountant General PO, Ch-600 034
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18. Tiruvallikeni PO, Ch-600 005
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19. Chepauk PO, Ch-600 005
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20. Madras University PO, Ch-600 005
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21. Parthasarathy Koil PO, Ch-600 005
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22. Gopalapuram PO, Ch-600 086
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23. Teynampet PO, Ch- 600 018
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24. Choolaimedu PO, Ch- 600 094
According to the press release issued by The Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chennai City Central Division, Divya Chandran.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Italy for cooperation in Agriculture and Phytosanitary issues
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Italy for cooperation in Agriculture and Phytosanitary issues. It replaces the earlier MoU signed in January, 2008 which is going to expire in January, 2018.
The MoU provides for cooperation in the fields of Phytosanitary issues, agricultural production and a wide range of other sectors including animal husbandry, agricultural research, food processing and other additional fields as may be mutually decided by both the sides.
The MoU has provision for exchange of information on the situation of agriculture and rural development, strengthening of technical exchange and production cooperation in respect of agricultural mechanization/farm machinery and agro-industrial infrastructures, removal of technical barriers and exchange experiences in animal husbandry sector including modern scientific researches and technologies etc.
The MoU provides for setting up of a Joint Working Group in order to promote bilateral exchanges in the field of agriculture, consider long-term initiatives for agricultural cooperation, and promote cooperation in order to reduce phytosanitary risks in exported goods also through the definition of specific joint procedures.
It will encourage and facilitate contacts between governmental agencies, scientific and academic institutions and business communities of both countries and promote further cooperation between the respective research institutes of the two countries.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
India will emerge as the global leader in post Covid-19 world economy: Dr Jitendra Singh
MoS says the development in North-eastern region will work as “New Engine”to the Indian economy
The Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today inaugurated a Webinar on “Economic Revival through Capital Markets post covid-19” here today. The Webinar was organized by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India , New Delhi.
While addressing the event Union Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh said that under the able leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi India will emerge as the global leader in post-Covid-19 world economy. He said that the preemptive steps taken by the Indian government in enforcing earliest lock down saved many lives and further damage to the Indian economy. The lock-down period has taught us many lessons of life and this adversity has emerged as a virtue for us.
Speaking about the role of North-Eastern Region in Indian economy, Dr Jitendra Singh said that region will emerge as an alternative to the European tourist destinations post-Covid-19 as there were only few covid-19 cases found in the north- east region due to the timely lock-down in the area.
He also said that North-Eastern Region will be one of the favourite business destinations of India post COVID-19 and Bamboo is going to be the key pillar of the economic activities. Describing Bamboo as a silver lining in the dark clouds of pandemic, Dr Jitendra Singh said, it will help in shaping the economy of North East and entire country in Post COVID era. The minister said that the North East region is going to play a very vital role in reviving the Indian economy post Covid-19 and its development will work as a “New engine” to the economy.
Appreciating the role of the Company Secretaries in building and maintaining the country’s economic growth , Dr. Jitendra Singh said that such webinar will empower the students of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India  and will boost their moral in participating in the development of India by giving their valuable inputs in business polices. The Minister hoped that valuable contribution of the participants will help the stakeholders in transforming the Indian economy.
CS Ashish Garg, President ICSI, Shri Suresh Pande , Chairman ICSI and other prominent speakers addressed the webninar.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Navratri
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.